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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 27, 2013
Filed:
Dec. 30, 2005
Stefan Kaetker, Dossenheim, DE;
Jens Freund, Heidelberg, DE;
Peter Latocha, Malsch, DE;
Gerd Moosmann, Pforzheim, DE;
Stefan Kaetker, Dossenheim, DE;
Jens Freund, Heidelberg, DE;
Peter Latocha, Malsch, DE;
Gerd Moosmann, Pforzheim, DE;
SAP AG, Walldorf, DE;
Abstract
Methods and apparatus, including computer program products, to realize a software model are described. A plurality of process components characterizing software implementing a respective and distinct business process is defined, and each of the process components defining a respective service interface for interacting with other process components. The plurality of process components is divided into multiple deployment units, wherein each deployment unit characterizes independently operable software, and each process component is entirely included in exactly one deployment unit. Context independent interactions are defined among the plurality of process components.